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  • Clergy Opportunities

    Amazing Clergy Opportunities

    We have two vacancies for a Team Rector and Team Vicar. Come and join the fun at Sole Bay: click here for parish profile and role descriptions.

  • Sunday 4th July - 7.30pm Suffolk Concert Band – Step into Summer

    Come and hear the sounds of the SCB as they create your summer evening soundtrack at St Edmunds Church Southwold

  • Together we are Listening Prayer event on Monday 6th July, St Margaret’s Church, Leiston. 7-9pm led by Archdeacon Rich

    An invitation to all to engage in prayer, to shape our future strategy. Bishop Joanne invites you to take part so that we can understand where we are as a church now, our gifts our resources, our challenges and the opportunities ahead.

    Visit www.cofesuffolk.org/together-we-are-listening for more info.

  • Tuesday 7th July - 6.30pm Holy Communion, St Margaret's, Reydon

    We regret that this service has been cancelled as the Ministry Team will be attending an event for the candidates for the vacancies of Team Rector & Team Vicar

  • St. Margaret's Annual Patronal Dragon Drive!

    This year our 'Delightful Dragon Drive' will be on Saturday 18th July at 2.30pm in the Church Room. Tickets are available from Jan Collins, jan.pat.collins @btinternet.com

    Price £5 each to include an exceptional Afternoon Tea. All are welcome to join us for a very enjoyable and often hilarious afternoon .

  • “Keswick at Home’ Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July Copper Beech House Walberswick 11.00am until 1.00pm

    We will be following the morning teaching by live stream; Andy Robinson will be teaching on Matthew chapters 8 – 12.

    Join us for tea and coffee, the live stream from Keswick, then a time for sharing according to the wishes of the group. No need to commit to the week just a day or so is fine.

    Contact us to attend or for more info.

    Brian & Christine Fisher/Mitchell fishell@btopenworld.com 07876453965

  • South Cove Flower Festival 2026 Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 11-5pm each day. Admission free

    A wonderful display of floral arrangements in church, light refreshments, Book Sale and plants, as well as a tombola.

  • Pilgrimage of Song – Saturday 19th September, Blythburgh to Southwold. 9:30am start

    A walk from Blythburgh to Walberswick and Southwold, singing a short service at each church.

    The day begins with a workshop to learn the music to be sung at churches on the route. There will be a variety of music to suit varying abilities, both experienced choral singers and those who just enjoy singing the tune. After an initial service at Blythburgh Church, the walk will continue via St Andrew's Church, Walberswick, then on to St Edmund's Church, Southwold. Music will be directed by Geoff Weaver, former Director of Studies at the Royal School of Church Music.

    After the final service there will be a hot meal at St Edmund's Church, Southwold.

    Booking essential; see link for more information.

    https://www.cantusfirmus.org.uk/events/pilgrimage-of-song-southwold.html

  • Live Streaming Services

    Services are live streamed from St Margaret's the first and third Sunday of the month. The service can be watched via their YouTube channel. Just search for St Margaret, Reydon and subscribe for free to easily find the link each time you join our worship.

  • Clergy on Call - Fridays

    Should you need to contact a member of the clergy team on a Friday (rest day), please contact Amanda Savory, Team Administrator.

    Amanda will be able to direct you to a member of the clergy team.

  • Food bank

    Thank you all for your support for the Sole Bay Foodbank. Donations can be made at our churches in Southwold, Blythburgh, Wangford, or the shop in Walberswick. If anyone is aware of someone in need who would benefit from a food parcel, please encourage them to contact Lowestoft Foodbank phone 07307866146 or email info @lowestoft.foodbank.org.uk

A family where everyone is welcome.

We are a team of eight churches located close to the beautiful Suffolk coast around the town of Southwold and the River Blyth.

Whilst our ancient buildings are stunning (as you can see), we are about people, not property! So whether you are a follower of Jesus, are looking for answers to some of life’s big questions, seeking to make new friends, celebrate a major life event, or simply wanting to be still and reflect, the Sole Bay Churches welcome all people (absolutely no exceptions). We will be only too happy to support you as we journey through life together.

You are welcome!

Services

We run a wide range of services across the eight churches in the ministry. From Eucharist to Common Worship services we have something to support you on your faith journey .To view a full calendar of everything we have to offer please click the button below.

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Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals

Our parish churches are available for weddings, baptism and funerals. For more information on this please click the button below.

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Meet the Team

Click below to view the different members that make up the Sole Bay Team Ministry.

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Safeguarding Introduction

The care and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in church activities is the responsibility of the whole church. Everyone who participates in the life of the church has a role to play in promoting a Safer Church for all.

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the church in this diocese and is in line with our Growing in God strategy. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

It is our policy to:

·     Promote a safer environment and culture;

·     Safely recruit and support all those with any responsibility relating those groups who are at increased risk of harm or abuse within the church;

·     Respond promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation

·     Care pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons;

·     Care pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons;

·     Respond to those who may pose a present risk to others.

 

In order to fulfil the above policy we will provide facilities to complete online DBS applications and to provide appropriate levels of safeguarding training in order to raise awareness and create an atmosphere of ‘informed vigilance’.

The diocese works collaboratively with: Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board, Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board and Suffolk Police Public Protection.

If a child or adult is at risk of immediate harm, call 999 now. 

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